Valdelosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valdelosa
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Location in Salamanca
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 Valdelosa
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Castile and León | ||
| Province | Salamanca | ||
| Comarca | Tierra de Ledesma | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 63 km2 (24 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 842 m (2,762 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 407 | ||
| • Density | 6.46/km2 (16.73/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
37799
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Valdelosa is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Salamanca in Spain. It is part of the larger region called Castile and León. As of 2016, about 443 people lived in Valdelosa.
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Valdelosa: A Spanish Town
Valdelosa is a quiet place in western Spain. It is known as a "municipality," which is like a local government area. These areas help manage local services and daily life for the people who live there.
Where is Valdelosa Located?
Valdelosa is found in the province of Salamanca. A province is a bit like a county or a large district. Salamanca province is in the western part of Spain. This province is part of a bigger area called Castile and León, which is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities." An autonomous community is like a state or a large region with its own government.
Valdelosa is also part of a smaller area called Tierra de Ledesma. This name means "Land of Ledesma," referring to a nearby historic town.
Who Leads Valdelosa?
Every municipality has a leader. In Valdelosa, the leader is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town. The current Mayor of Valdelosa is Manuel Prada Sánchez. He belongs to a political group called the People's Party. This is one of the main political parties in Spain.
How Many People Live Here?
Valdelosa is a small community. In 2016, there were 443 people living there. By 2018, the population was 407. This shows that the number of people living in Valdelosa can change over time. Small towns often have close-knit communities.
What is the Land Like?
Valdelosa is located at an elevation of 842 meters (about 2,762 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up! Being at this elevation can affect the local weather and the types of plants and animals that live there. The total area of the municipality is about 63 square kilometers (about 24 square miles).
